ViewEU to discuss development of evidence-based policymaking

Council presidency draft text says evidence “should play a more significant role”

ViewGovernments ‘need new approach to data science’

White paper from Alan Turning Institute says data science can be used to build resilience

ViewRoyal Society of Medicine elects new president

Former Nice boss becomes first president in society’s history to be voted in by membership

ViewThe Graduate?

Ivory Tower: A British remake of the 1967 Hollywood classic leaves much to be desired

ViewEarnings and outgoings

The government has released statistics on loan repayments and the graduate labour market

View‘Better’ contextual admissions could recapture lost potential

Sutton Trust report calls on universities to better support talented disadvantaged students

ViewProspect union warns of scientific ‘brain drain’ in UK

New manifesto seen by Research Professional News calls for “fair and competitive” pay and pensions

ViewItaly news roundup: 16-29 June

This week: Milan under the microscope, nurturing a new class of public servants and more

ViewItaly doubles down on research assessment

Minister praises evaluation and evaluators themselves at meeting in Rome

ViewCommission seeks extension of Mediterranean R&I partnership

Water and agriculture research programme Prima set for €105 million from EU until 2027

ViewFocus on the NSF: Promoting progress

The National Science Foundation is a US megafunder behind a cavalcade of grants

ViewHere’s to you, Mrs Sutton’s son

The marking boycott and social mobility are on the bill, along with Thames Water

ViewUK medical research charity funding begins to bounce back

Spending nudges £2 billion but pandemic effects linger and most charities report additional fundraising pressures

ViewNew Zealand government throws struggling universities a lifeline

Education minister Jan Tinetti announces extra NZ$128 million and promises thorough funding review

ViewExperts appointed to guide A$227m in MRFF investments

Medical Research Future Fund announces panels for priorities including childhood mental health and long Covid

ViewPatrick Vallance reappointed to Aria board

Former UK chief scientific adviser “delighted” to return to non-executive director role

ViewNot coming home, yet

Is association with Horizon Europe around the corner?

ViewSeeking power

With fusion in favour, US politicians are looking to boost the country’s homegrown industry

ViewLimited impact

As graduation season gathers pace, employers and the union exchange barbs once more

ViewExam board

Ivory Tower: We catch up on the marking and assessment boycott

ViewNew timeline for Iter switch-on expected in 2024

Director-general of delay-beset international fusion facility asks for more control over supply chains

ViewIt’s the economy, stupid

Cost of living concerns dominated the Higher Education Policy Institute’s annual conference

ViewUS news roundup: 16-22 June

This week: a new public health chief, cuts to climate research and corporate tax policy

ViewWhat’s going on in Europe: 9-22 June

This week: Electronics research windfall, covid response improvements, antimicrobial resistance and more

ViewCommission requests extra tech funds from EU budget increase

Proposals include €10 billion funding platform for key technologies alongside strategy to enhance research security

ViewNew Zealand news roundup: 15-21 June

This week: an emissions trading review, calls for better genomics and competition for international students

ViewTinker, Tailor, Accountant, Regulator

The OfS publishes its annual report and finances

ViewAutonomy and environment on agenda of next EU presidency

Spain to promote technology leadership and climate action as it prepares to take over Council

ViewTraining day

An inquiry into the government’s approach to initial teacher training begins today

ViewNon sibi, sed suis

Community service can be embedded in universities—Tulane shows how